TAST 2018 - Week 1

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Yes it's that time of the year where the TAST challenge starts again.  Week 1 is Running Stitch. As I'm also trying to complete a couple of my quilted bits to finally do something with them I thought I'd use them as practice pieces as well as do a series of Sunbonnet Sue squares with all the stitches.

So here are my two pieces for week 1.



I really enjoy the TAST pieces of work as not only do I actually get a finish but it gives me a change from my regular stitching. 

If you fancy having a go yourself then head over to Sharon's page and take a look. Just click on TAST at the top of the page and it'll take you there.

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